as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
just another dodge to get out of working in the yard
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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
always trying to dodge the landlord's rule prohibiting pets
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as in to evade
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
dodged the horde of paparazzi by leaving through the service entrance
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Recent Examples of dodge
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But for those less confident in parrying, perfect dodges cover even more distance and the ability to dodge through projectiles.
—Scott McRae, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
The Editors, Curbed, 9 May 2025
When asked about his previous, more confrontational comments about Trump, Carney dodged the question.
—David Moscrop, Time, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Swindlers have now moved on with phony dodges using the nation’s tollway system as an unwilling partner.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But for those less confident in parrying, perfect dodges cover even more distance and the ability to dodge through projectiles.
—Scott McRae, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Preorder and get there at 8 a.m. to dodge the post-run-club lines.
—The Editors, Curbed, 9 May 2025
When asked about his previous, more confrontational comments about Trump, Carney dodged the question.
—David Moscrop, Time, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodge
Noun
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Can Charity, who is not exactly mentally stable, maintain the ruse forever?—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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Despite multiple interviews, background checks, and reference calls, the ruse held until malware activity triggered an alert.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The singer sported an intricate top for her time on the show — silver chains woven together to form a halter-neck shape.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Among the companies charting this alternative path is Organic India, a wellness brand that has woven regenerative organic agricultural practices into its DNA long before the term became a mainstream badge of sustainability.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Chinese producers looked to expand trade to Southeast Asia and other regions to circumvent the U.S. tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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As promised, High Commander Wharton (Josh Charles) has closed Jezebel's, circumventing the rebellion's plot to massacre Gilead's most unsavory leaders.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
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The former prisoners who have continued to evade police for nearly a week include Leo Tate, Jermaine Donald, Derrick Groves, Lenton Vanburen and Antoine Massey, according to USA Today, while Corey Boyd, Gary Price, Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, and Dkenan Dennis have been re-arrested.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Penguin Press, June 17 Image El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott After skipping town to evade a nagging creditor in 2008, Harper returns to her Detroit suburb months later to find her two older sisters, once in the throes of debt, sporting fresh highlights and driving a Lexus.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Hometown’s stock price rose by more than 900% during the scheme.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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In 2021 and 2022, Robinson received about $76,000 through the bogus billing scheme, according to prosecutors.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Verb
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In May 1926, the world-famous evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson vanished; she was last seen ducking into the ocean near Santa Monica for a swim.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Anna Wintour was a pretty One Fifth regular for whom McNally once ducked behind a stove to cook eggs after the kitchen had closed.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Make sure to maintain an upright torso and avoid leaning forward or backward.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
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The absence of ducts avoids renovation costs and minimizes construction inconvenience.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Also, take some time to examine the perimeter of your yard to ensure any gates and fences are secure and don’t have any gaps through which your pup can easily escape.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Tens of thousands of Afghans pursued the special immigration process and escaped with the exit of U.S. forces, fearing retaliation up to death with the return of Taliban rule.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2025
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“Dodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodge. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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